Other Entertainment: Career and Education Opportunities in Mississippi

Other Entertainment:
Along with performers, producers and media technicians, there are other media workers who provide entertainment and information for us. From translators to PR specialists, they help to interpret and communicate what we need to hear.

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Mississippi has a population of 2,951,996, which has grown by 3.77% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Magnolia State," Mississippi's capital and biggest city is Jackson. In 2008, there were a total of 1,558,262 jobs in Mississippi. The average annual income was $30,383 in 2008, up from $29,542 the previous year. The unemployment rate in Mississippi was 9.6% in 2009, which has grown by 2.8% since the previous year. About 16.9% of Mississippi residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Mississippi include furniture product manufacturing, household furniture cabinet manufacturing, and household furniture manufacturing. Notable tourist destinations include the Audubon Society Jackson Chapter, the Manship House Museum, and the Glory of Baroque Dresden Exhibition.

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Interpreters translate or interpret written, oral, or sign language text into another language for others. Interpreters need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues. They also need to speak clearly and communicate with others.

Public Relations Specialists engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. Public Relations Specialists need to respond to the actions of other and coordinate activities with them. They also need to write well.